He was born a new Raikkonen: "I support Obama and revenge the title 'Kimi: "The past I do not care. So what can we do '
Sakhir - First impressions on the Ferrari, the new regulation, the desire to start over, the entries on his change of life, but also the election of Obama, his mother Apprehensive, the music of Guns N'Roses. A month after the championship (March 29, Australia), Kimi Raikkonen talks.
In the test in Bahrain was able to drive for the first time the F60 with smooth tires. How is it going? "Very well. It was a good first step, everything worked. As for the slick at the end I did not find many differences compared to when, before Christmas, we tried on the old car. "
The new Ferrari is better suited to its characteristics? "It is too early to tell. Certainly the feeling was good. "
Some pilots have raised the alarm rain: the machine is really impossible to control?"When I tried to Mugello was very cold and the track was really slippery. It will be easier at higher temperatures.
With the new rules the races will be more exciting? "It will always be difficult to overcome, but we hope there is an improvement, the bottom is the reason why they changed. It may be that, since all somewhat 'more difficult, increases the interest both of the drivers for the public. "
The pilot will have more? "It is not said."
Talk about the Kers (system recovery): make a real difference? "It helps significantly in the lap time, then, of course, its influence depends on the circuit. If it works it's a good thing to have in the car. And for us so far has worked quite well. "
All these buttons will make Formula 1 more like a videogame? 'No! Being good with video games is not in F1. "
He understood better what went wrong last year? There is something not draw? "You always learn from mistakes, but are not particularly interested in understanding the past year: we can not change things and not helping us to do better now. I am happy to talk about what we can do this. "
Search for a comeback? "No, I try only to give the maximum. Everyone knows what we can do and our goal is to win the championship. Then there are many things that should be fine to do, and do not necessarily speak of luck. But there I think: I think a good test to do and as strong in the first few races. "
In Finland, wrote that he decided to avoid alcohol. "It is my private life, I do not think of having to speak."
Expect the unexpected, or thinks that the fight going to be amongst you, Massa and Hamilton? "I have no idea how the other teams are working. Until now the lap times were all very close, but during the tests using different tires, you try things, then, can be successful or not. But they are neither interested nor concerned about others. Think of us. "
In 2010, the contract expires and you said that Ferrari will probably be his last team: it means that it will leave F1? "We will see in two years if I stay still enjoying or if I want to do other things, but is confident that Ferrari will be my last team. This does not necessarily mean that I will stop in 2010 ... '.
What to do next? The rally? "I have not planned anything. During the rally I enjoy very much, I have a course in Finland, also Saturday. It is one thing that I can for now is a fun hobby when I have nothing to do. "
What do you think of the controversy on superlicenza? Pilots complain about the increases, Mosley says that anyone who does not pay does not drive. "Everyone is more or less happy to pay the license, just that the price is reasonable. I do not understand why it is so much more expensive than any other category. Should be equal for all and reasonable. This is the only problem, nobody wants to quarrel with anyone. "
He said that sooner or later will have a child. That the world would like to find? 'Be', in this moment we are not the best of possible worlds. I am a lucky man because I would be able to offer a good life for my child. "
What hopes for him? "That is always healthy. Then alone will decide his life, not force to do anything, if he chooses to run or do anything else. "
If it were an American citizen, he would have voted for Obama? «Yes I do not follow politics much, but I think a smart guy. "
Axl Roses, the leader of Guns N'Roses, has said in thanking his last album, Chinese Democracy. Why? "I do not know, I ask him! But we know quite well, we met several times: the first was years ago, at my invitation, then came to Finland and we reincontrati.
Think you have a soul rock? 'Say no. But I like his music. "
Favorite city? "Espoo".
Color. "Black, red and white."
Food and beverage. "Pasta and fish. I do not have a favorite drink. "
Animal. 'Cane. I have three. "
His parents or his wife are afraid when running? "My mom yes, it is certainly the most worried of all."
It is favorable to women in Formula 1? "If you are brave enough are welcome.
What do you think of a Gp in Rome? "We are an Italian team, it would be nice. I was once in Rome before Christmas and is a wonderful city and I like to go back. "
After two years at Ferrari have understood a little 'Italy? "It works differently than a British or Swiss team, is a cultural issue. The Italians I like: I find the people nice and relaxed. "
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